Earth Stuff
What do we do when we are in the midst of "Earth Stuff"? Kathleen discusses what the Bible calls us to do to stay our course on earth as God's people.

God Will Lift You Up
He resists the proud, gives grace to the humble. Moses: most humble in all the land. Had to BE humbled in the desert, but then was used to free God's people from Egypt. Humble yourself in your desert and He will LIFT YOU UP to free His people here and now! How He literally sets Himself against the proud. Fear = where you are not trusting Him. Say to Him: I can't do this without you.

Overcoming
Kathleen shares some of the difficult situations in her life (cancer, major surgeries, etc.) and the main tool for overcoming. Please note for this message: While we do believe strongly in the benefits of counseling, we do not encourage anyone to be a "forever victim".

Past the Point of Possibility
Abraham waited past the point of possibility. He CHOSE to believe God despite his circumstances. What to do when suffering? Suffering produces perserverance and produces the character that He will use in your life for that purpose. He predestined you before the foundations of the earth. God never wastes your suffering. Set your hope on Him. Nothing will snatch you out of His hand.

Take Off The Bronze
God doesn't look at outward appearances; He searches the heart. David was anointed King in front of his brothers, but still had to go right back to the sheep fields and the dirty work while the Lord prepared Him and while David waited to be called. People will misjudge our hearts when we are on His purpose for us. David killed the giant with the tools the Lord had trained him with in the sheep fields. David took off the bronze armor (which represents human strength and judgment) and used the tools God gave him. Whatever our shepherd's fields are is what He will use to prepare us to go out and fulfill the call on our lives

Taking Intermission
When we get exhausted, His Word will regenerate us. Come to Me, all who are weary. Rest=intermission. We're tired because of sin in our lives. Go to Him, pray for salvation/for the joy of His salvation to be renewed. Repent/turn away from the sin and go to Him. Be joyful. There is no joy in sacrifice and control when you use those in lieu of repentance. Don't lean on your own understanding. God will forge a way where there is no way.

The Enemy's Number One M.O.
Do not be offended. Enemy's MO=misdirection and offenses. Offenses are offensive to God. Don't cause others to stumble in your freedom. We will offend and be offended because we're not perfect. What to do? Cover the offense. We are offended by friends, family, authority and God! Offenses=stumbling blocks.

When God's Will Means Wait (4 of 4)
Waiting. Abraham waited to be a great nation. Sarah waited to bear a child. David waited to become king. Joseph waited in prison. Moses waited for his people to be free. Mary waited to fulfill God's plan. Jesus waited for His brother to become a believer!